Hostage to death

L. Ron Hubbard

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Hostage to death

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Ron Hubbard

Stories from the Golden Age

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Bill Reilly, a brave legionnaire, is assigned to watch over a busy railroad station where trains bring soldiers and supplies. His mission takes a mysterious turn when a severed hand appears in his camp, setting off an unexpected adventure full of suspense. Can Bill uncover the secret behind this eerie message and keep the station safe?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

121 pages
19,096 words
2h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
9781592122820
Pages
121
Publisher
Galaxy Press LLC
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,096
Read-Aloud
~2h 7m
Text Density
Standard

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